Cost of Living in Worcester
West Midlands
City
Worcestershire, EnglandPopulation: 102,000
Average House Price
£268.1k
-8% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,198
+0% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£975/mo
-19% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,132Band D / yr
Energy£145/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.72/ mo
House Prices in Worcester
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£268,140
Detached£441,450
Semi-detached£267,050
Terraced£201,650
Flat / Apartment£158,050
House prices in Worcester have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Worcester
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,198
Mean£43,992
Median hourly rate£18.67/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,624
Upper quartile (75th)£51,480
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.4%
£159 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Worcester
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Worcester each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £975 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £178 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £175 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,937 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Worcester
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.72
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.34
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
Compare Worcester with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Worcester
- What is the average house price in Worcester?
- The average house price in Worcester is £268,140, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £441,450, while flats and apartments average £158,050. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Worcester?
- The median annual salary in Worcester is £39,198, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £159 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,624 (lower quartile) to £51,480 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Worcester?
- Average monthly rent in Worcester is £975 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Worcester an affordable place to live?
- Worcester is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 30% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £975, while the median annual salary is £39,198 (approximately £3,267 per month before tax).
- How does Worcester compare to London?
- The average house price in Worcester is £268,140, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Worcester costs around 49% of London prices, making it £282,860 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £975 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Worcester?
- House prices in Worcester are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £268,140 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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